Monogatari and the Monster Inside

"The real world is a scary place. Not because it’s full of monsters. It’s scary because it’s full of other people. Because it’s full of risks, and setbacks, and harsh truths. It’s scary because to truly look at it, you have to look at yourself, and acknowledge what you see. Being honest with yourself is the hardest, scariest thing of all." - Bobduh, in an essay about the series as a whole.